Synthroid
Levothyroxine tablets for hypothyroidism. They replace the thyroid hormone that your own thyroid is not producing.
- Category
- Thyroid Health
- Active ingredient
- Levothyroxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mcg · 50mcg · 75mcg · 100mcg · 125mcg · 150mcg · 200mcg
Synthroid is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Synthroid depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Synthroid details
- Alternative names
- levothyroxine
- Therapeutic class
- Synthetic Thyroid Hormone
- Pharmacological class
- Thyroxin (T4) Analog
- Minor side effects
- headache; sweating; heat intolerance
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; weight loss; nervousness
- Serious side effects
- severe cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- Calcium Carbonate; Iron Supplements; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
acute myocardial infarction; uncorrected adrenal insufficiency; untreated thyrotoxicosis
Patient summary
Levothyroxine tablets for hypothyroidism. They replace the thyroid hormone that your own thyroid is not producing.
Mechanism of action
Restores thyroid levels by acts as synthetic thyroxine, regulating cellular DNA transcription for metabolic activity.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Synthroid names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Levothyroxine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.